Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail we have a special Video of the Week with none other than Rory McIlroy, we take a closer look at who will be trying to play their way into Bjorn's Ryder Cup team, and we offer a little advice on how to improve your game.

Enjoy the read.

Shop news

End of summer SALE

Now in-store we are starting our end of summer sale. Come into the shop and take a look at what fantastic bargains you can pick up for example we're offering you 25% OFF FootJoy shoes, 15% OFF golf bags and some amazing clothing offers you don't want to miss!

Hurry whilst we still have stock!

Have you been fitted?

The importance of being fitted for clubs is huge, you'd never buy a pair of shoes the wrong size so why would you use clubs that weren't perfect for you?

If you haven't ever been custom fit for any clubs then now is your chance to see just how much of a difference it can make.

Find details below.

The demo will be on Friday 7th September with time slots from 2pm - 6pm.

To register your interest come in-store or contact the shop on 01635 40035.

Srixon releases new woods and irons

Let's start with the woods: they're long! In fact, Srixon says its new Z Series woods are longer than any of its previous models. Moving on to the irons, the new Z 785 players' model is the best feeling iron the brand has ever made. So with just a couple of weeks to go until these land in-store, get in touch below to register your interest and be the first to try this eagerly anticipated range from Srixon.

The Ryder Cup is edging ever closer, with a lot of speculation over who will be chosen as one of the four wildcards on both sides of the Atlantic.

There is an expectation that USA Team Captain Jim Furyk will give one of those spots to a resurgent Tiger Woods, who can now be picked on form rather than reputation after experiencing a stellar comeback season. Others vying for a trip to Le Golf National in Paris are Zach Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Kuchar, Kevin Kisner and Tony Finau, providing Furyk with an embarrassment of riches to choose from.

Thomas Bjorn won’t know exactly who has qualified for his European team until September 2, but the big names – Francesco Molinari, Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm – are dead certs. The bigger question lies in the wildcard picks. Ian Poulter has a fearsome Ryder Cup record, having never lost a singles match, and has played himself into good form this season. Paul Casey, Thomas Pieters, Russell Knox and Rafa Cabrera-Bello are all in contention too, not to mention Ryder Cup veterans Henrik Stenson and Sergio Garcia.

No more double trouble

The proposed changes to the Rules of Golf are less than six months away, so we thought we’d take a look at one introduction that you may not have been aware of...

Under the current Rules of Golf, if you strike the ball more than once in the course of a stroke (i.e. a double hit), you take a one-stroke penalty in addition to the stroke that was made.

However, under the proposed changes, if you accidentally hit the ball more than once in the course of a stroke, there is no penalty (new Rule 10.1a). This is because the R&A thought it was unfair and unnecessary to penalise a player for an accidental strike.

All in all, a sensible amendment to the current Rules of Golf in our opinion. Let us know your thoughts.

The season is coming to a close and that means it's more important than ever to work hard on the parts of your game that are letting you down. Maybe you aren't getting enough distance on your drives or perhaps your chipping simply isn't up to scratch - either way, we're here to help.

Lessons and coaching

If you find yourself walking off the course frustrated time and time again, why not book yourself in for a lesson with a member of the team? Alternatively, come and speak to us about a long-term plan - we offer various lesson packages which we can tailor to suit your needs.

Have you been custom fitted?

Custom fitting is particularly helpful and it's not just for the best golfers either - the more you struggle with distance and accuracy, the more there is to gain from playing with clubs that are tailored to your swing. We stock several brands in-store, each with a ladies option in their range, so we're certain that we can improve your game if given the chance.

The season is coming to a close and that means it's more important than ever to work hard on the parts of your game that are letting you down. Maybe you aren't holing enough clutch putts from five feet, or perhaps you're not getting up and down in two from the sand regularly. Either way, we're here to help.

Lessons and coaching

If you find yourself making poor decisions time and time again, why not book yourself in for a playing lesson with a member of our team? Alternatively, come and speak to us about a long-term plan - we offer various lesson packages which we can tailor to your needs.

Have you been custom fitted?

If you haven't had a custom fitting and you're trying to score consistently in the low 70s, then we recommend being fitted as soon as possible. Playing with clubs that are tailored to your swing will see you make the transition from mid to low handicapper in no time. Come and set us a challenge to improve your game - we're certain we can.

The season is coming to a close and that means it's more important than ever to work hard on the parts of your game that are letting you down. Maybe you aren't getting enough distance on your drives or perhaps your chipping simply isn't up to scratch - either way, we're here to help.

Lessons and coaching

If you find yourself making poor decisions time and time again, why not book yourself in for a playing lesson so that we can help you to think your way to a better score? Alternatively, come and speak to us about a long-term plan - we offer various lesson packages which we can tailor to suit your needs.

Have you been custom fitted?

Custom fitting is particularly helpful and it's not just for low handicappers either - the more you struggle with distance and accuracy, the more there is to gain from playing with clubs that are tailored to your swing. We stock several brands in-store, each with a model in their line-up to suit mid to high handicappers, so come and challenge us to improve your game - we're certain we can.

With summer coming to an end and wetter climes fast approaching, the clothing you wear on the golf course becomes even more important.

You should consider trying on ProQuip's practical yet stylish women's Ava gilet, which is available in three different colourways. Quilted panels with Thinsulate lining provide exceptional warmth, whilst the knitted power stretch fabric means your swing won't be affected by the additional layer.

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